AMD Introduces FreeSync Technology for New Samsung QLED TVs

[btarunr]

AMD and Samsung today announced support for Radeon FreeSync technology in the new Samsung QLED 55" to 82" TV range, bringing the ultimate, ultrawide 4K gaming experience to an entirely new format - big screen TVs. Samsung is the first company to utilize industry-leading Radeon FreeSync adaptive refresh technology for stutter-free gaming inside a consumer television set. With High Dynamic Range (HDR) support up to 1000nits and stunning picture quality, Samsung's QLED displays allow gamers to experience strikingly high refresh rates and low latency on TVs at a variety of price points and screen sizes ranging from 55" to 82" creating a single display for all their home entertainment needs.

Over the past three years, Radeon FreeSync technology has driven widespread adoption and become the industry's most selected solution for smooth gaming. Earlier this year, AMD expanded the ecosystem by propelling tear-free gameplay beyond the PC with the launch of support for FreeSync technology in Microsoft's Xbox One S and Xbox One X consoles in early March. With more than 250 compatible displays offered by more than 20 partners, this is more than double the availability of competing technology.





"Whether you're a console or PC gamer, playing on a PC display or your living room TV, Radeon FreeSync technology powers exceptional stutter-free gaming experiences," said Scott Herkelman, vice president and general manager, Radeon Technologies Group, AMD. "We launched FreeSync technology with a mission to end frame tearing and dropped frames, as well as improve the experience for gamers around the world. With Samsung's FreeSync technology QLED TVs, extra smooth gameplay visuals have never been so accessible, and never in such a large and appealing format."



"From the beginning, Samsung has embraced Radeon FreeSync technology and the commitment from AMD to deliver technologies based on open standards that enhance the gaming experience," said Chu Jongsuk, senior vice president at Samsung. "Our users demand the absolute best in visual quality, and that extends to smooth gaming low latency. We're thrilled to bring the power of Radeon FreeSync technology to Samsung TVs for players around the world."

"AMD and Microsoft have a long history of innovation, collaborating on hardware and software to bring gamers the best possible experiences," said Matthew Lapsen, general manager, Xbox Console Marketing. "With FreeSync technology support for our Xbox One platform, AMD and Microsoft brought a critical gaming technology to a broader base of gamers. We're offering a whole new caliber of smooth-looking gameplay to players on Xbox One S and Xbox One X."



FreeSync technology for Samsung's 2018 QLED TV range is available today for the QLED 55" - 82" models and the NU8000 / NU8500 55" - 82" Series. This will be delivered as part of an automatic Gamer Mode update.

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[Durvelle27]

Good reason to upgrade TVs now

 

[lightofhonor]

Pretty sweet. Like having it in my MP Vast, will be nice pairing this with Xbox. Partnerships like this could make it the default over G-Sync, but we'll see if Nvidia counters.

 

[Cybrnook2002]

Super cool, been waiting for this and HDR to step into a 4K set.

Wonder what the "Adaptive Range" is. Will likely look it up the closer I get to buying. Hopefully has a good low to high working range.

 

[DRDNA]

now we just need to get some AMD GPU's on the market that are actually decent gaming cards.....at least the harware will already be out in the wild by the time AMD can compete in gaming performance making it much easier for the adoption.

 

[fynxer]

What strikingly high refresh rates on Samsung QLED?

Is there support for more than 60Hz, in that case what refreshrate is that 120hz?

 

[Ferrum Master]

nvidia should man up and add freesync support besides their gsync and that's it...

Consoles are the real key for this tech... and AMD won the fight.

 

[hyp36rmax]

now we just need to get some AMD GPU's on the market that are actually decent gaming cards.....at least the harware will already be out in the wild by the time AMD can compete in gaming performance making it much easier for the adoption.

For the most part VEGA 64 will put you in the Freesync sweetspot in 4K. Just remember to dial down the AA at that resolution (YMMV)

 

[ShurikN]

now we just need to get some AMD GPU's on the market that are actually decent gaming cards.

I believe this is aimed more towards XBox One X than anything else.
Which is pretty sweet for those that own one.

 

[Th3pwn3r]

nvidia should man up and add freesync support besides their gsync and that's it...

Consoles are the real key for this tech... and AMD won the fight.

I gotta admit I want an AMD card more than ever right now. Maybe the next gen.

 

[Vayra86]

nvidia should man up and add freesync support besides their gsync and that's it...

Consoles are the real key for this tech... and AMD won the fight.

Bring it on IMO. It would push me to a new monitor... there isn't a hair on my behind that even considers spending a single cent on Gsync. Even with an Nvidia card. Vendor lock-in just ain't gonna happen here; Nvidia's literally saying 'here pay this extra premium so we can also be guaranteed of your next card purchase'. F that.

 

[eidairaman1]

Bring it on IMO. It would push me to a new monitor... there isn't a hair on my behind that even considers spending a single cent on Gsync. Even with an Nvidia card. Vendor lock-in just ain't gonna happen here; Nvidia's literally saying 'here pay this extra premium so we can also be guaranteed of your next card purchase'. F that.

Interesting enough this feels like physx, sli etc, which they have practically abandoned

 

[Vya Domus]

Interesting enough this feels like physx, sli etc, which they have practically abandoned

Yeah , G-Sync will be gone at some point , maybe except from mobile but sure enough if we get affordable TVs and monitors with Freesync it will soon become a no brainier , especially since there aren't that many people yet sold to variable refresh rate.

 

[Xzibit]

What strikingly high refresh rates on Samsung QLED?

Is there support for more than 60Hz, in that case what refreshrate is that 120hz?

When it was released these were the refresh rates reported

Game Mode Settings and ultimately, select “FreeSync.” Set it to “On.” Options include “Ultimate,” which has a range of 48-120Hz, while “Basic,” supports 90-120Hz.

Might vary by model.

 

[AltCapwn]

Will be useful if implemented in consoles (as they're custom AMD APU's).

Then they'll do special TV for consoles just like benQ who launched an official PS4 monitor with bad specs... I laughed at this one.

 

[Durvelle27]

Will be useful if implemented in consoles (as they're custom AMD APU's).

Then they'll do special TV for consoles just like benQ who launched an official PS4 monitor with bad specs... I laughed at this one.

Xbox already supports FreeSync upto 144Hz

 

[StrayKAT]

I passed on QLED, but I got a firmware update recently on the NU8000. It's still great, if QLED isn't your thing.

It's more useful than just in consoles. Like me, who occasionally wants to game in 4K.. but on more stressing games, might fluctuate at the 45-50fps mark. You won't notice the difference with Freesync.

Not sure about QLED, but this set can do 1080p at 120hz.. so I imagine the QLEDs are at least that or better.

 

[DRDNA]

QLED the very last thing Kodak did before becoming unsustainable.

 

[TheGuruStud]

Yeah , G-Sync will be gone at some point , maybe except from mobile but sure enough if we get affordable TVs and monitors with Freesync it will soon become a no brainier , especially since there aren't that many people yet sold to variable refresh rate.

But mobile uses adaptive sync... . Nvidia just doesn't want people to know that.

 

[FordGT90Concept]

Yeah, embedded DisplayPort (eDP) supported adaptive sync long before DisplayPort added adaptive sync to the spec.

 

[Sasqui]

Yeah , G-Sync will be gone at some point , maybe except from mobile but sure enough if we get affordable TVs and monitors with Freesync it will soon become a no brainier , especially since there aren't that many people yet sold to variable refresh rate.

Totally agree. Don't forget TV and monitor manufacturers have the risk of added cost when incorporating G-Sync, plus the fact that NVidia will not allow a monitor to support Free-Sync if it has the G-Sync label on it. No doubt Free-Sync isn't totally "free" to make, but a lot less than the $200 premium for G-Sync. Proprietary systems suck, even worse with contractual constraints!

 

[Reeves81x]

What strikingly high refresh rates on Samsung QLED?

Is there support for more than 60Hz, in that case what refreshrate is that 120hz?

120Hz native, 240 motion rate.

 

[FordGT90Concept]

Totally agree. Don't forget TV and monitor manufacturers have the risk of added cost when incorporating G-Sync, plus the fact that NVidia will not allow a monitor to support Free-Sync if it has the G-Sync label on it. No doubt Free-Sync isn't totally "free" to make, but a lot less than the $200 premium for G-Sync. Proprietary systems suck, even worse with contractual constraints!

I suspect it is less than $10 assuming the panels are the same.

 

[Xzibit]

Totally agree. Don't forget TV and monitor manufacturers have the risk of added cost when incorporating G-Sync, plus the fact that NVidia will not allow a monitor to support Free-Sync if it has the G-Sync label on it. No doubt Free-Sync isn't totally "free" to make, but a lot less than the $200 premium for G-Sync. Proprietary systems suck, even worse with contractual constraints!

It will probably cost more to include G-Sync into a TV display. Remember G-Sync is only on Display Port. TVs are HDMI bias. It would mean the module would have to play nice with the TVs processor or take over its duties and since all TV manufacturers like to closely guard their IP to up one another. Its not going to be inexpensive like a optional or built in standard HDMI or even Display Ports Adaptive Sync.

 

[FordGT90Concept]

AMD kind of forced adaptive sync on the HDMI Forum.